Proverbs 27:12
The prudent see danger and take cover; but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.
In Context
11Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart, so that I can answer him who taunts me.
13Take the garment of him who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.
Cross References
Exodus 9:20Those among Pharaoh’s officials who feared the word of the LORD hurried to bring their servants and livestock to shelter,
Proverbs 18:10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Isaiah 26:20Go, my people, enter your rooms and shut your doors behind you. Hide yourselves a little while until the wrath has passed.
Hebrews 6:18Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.
2 Peter 3:7And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 27:12
11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. Children are here exhorted to be wise and good, 1. That they may be a comfort to their parents and may make their hearts glad, even when the evil days come, and so recompense them for their care, ch. xxiii. 15 . 2. That they may be a credit to them: " That I may answer him that reproaches me with having been over-strict and severe in bringing up my children, and having taken a wrong method with them in restraining them from the… Read the whole commentary →